When Marnie Was There review

27. When Marnie Was There
Rewatch. Based on the novel by Joan G. Robinson. Young Sasaki Anna is sent to the countryside to recuperate after an asthma attack. The ensuing story, wherein she meets a mysterious girl named Marnie, is rather good. 9.4/10.

A New Kid's Dance Party While A Tree Grows - Part 1

A New Kid’s Dance Party While a Tree Grows Part 1
Day 1
Lawndale High Principal Angela Li, entered the Art classroom. “Good morning, students,” she paused. “Where is your instructor?”

“She went to the ladies' room,” Brittany Taylor said.

The Principal produced a tape recorder. “10:25, Defoe leaves post without clearance for personal business. Initiate investigation.” She clicked off the tape recorder, and turned to the class. “Anyway, I just dropped in to caution you that the school dance is in three weeks, and security is going to be especially tight. So, if anyone is thinking of rigging a bucket of pig's blood to the rafters, well, they can just forget it.”


In the corridor after class, Jodie Landon caught up with Daria Morgendorffer. “Hey, Daria. I didn't see you today. You said you might come to the photography meeting for yearbook.”

“Yes, well, when the dentist turned off the gas, I had a change of heart,” Daria snarked back.

“But it's fun, and it looks good on your transcript,” Jodie argued.

“I'm against both those things.”

“Free film and developing.”

“Mmm-hmm...”

“And if your parents find out that you're even considering it, you could probably squeeze some tremendous bribe out of them,” Jodie suggested.

“I'll think about it.”

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